On Sat, 22 Jun 2002 22:20:39 EDT OROBOYZ@aol.com writes:
> I have spent quit a bit of my time the last few weeks typing out
> gentle
> reminders to members about the rules for this CR list.
> I again remind everyone that this list is not like other lists and
> the rules
> require slight adaptation on your parts. Everyone (for the most
> part!) has
> been very good... Polite and mutually respectful and thank you very
> much,
> but please take these "helpful hints" to heart:
>
> The key breaches seem to be in these areas:
>
> 1. Forgetting to properly sign each message with your full name
> (well, at
> least first and last) and your home town... Yes, in each message..
> and No,
> having it in your e-mail header or whatever is not enough.
>
> 2. Wasting band width with "Atta boys" and "Me toos!" This list can
> generate
> so much mail that we must exercise restraint and not participate in
> it as if
> it were a teenagers' chat list. If you make post to the CR list, let
> it be a
> considered message with pertinent content.
>
> 3. "Humorous messages".....related to the previous point but not
> exactly the
> same. You should develop an instinct to stop yourself before posting
>
> something that is just meant to be funny. (I have that problem too
> in that I
> often try to be facetious!) The problem here is that it doesn't
> actually
> contribute much AND (worse) it is often misunderstood and
> destructive.
> So... Nip it!
>
> 4. Finally, please try to stay on topic..The topic area is pretty
> clear (and
> I have been lenient of late) but PLEASE help me out by staying on
> our stated
> course!
>
> It certainly wouldn't hurt to review the CR e-mail rules I have
> published in
> the web site: <A
> HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com./CR_list_rules.htm">
> CR list rules</A>
>
> Thanks
> Dale
>
>
>
>
>
> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, North Carolina
> <A HREF="http://www.cyclesdeoro.com">cyclesdeORO.com</A>
> <A HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com/main.htm">Classic
> Rendezvous</A>
> _______________________________________________
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